For Maine, who is competitive to the point of recklessness, 'not far off' isn't where he wants to be. He wants to be on the money, accomplishing the things he intends to accomplish. He wanted walrus; he got bear. It's frustrating.

But he recognizes that she's being genuine. And he supposes that if a shapeshifter says so, there must be some merit to it. She's obviously more experienced than himself.

"Maine." He offers a hand to shake, both to be polite and because touch energy is an important thing here.